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F176 XHD

1989 Mercedes 709D

Green Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,036 mi
Last recorded220,036 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 709D202,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 XHD
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 220,036 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all spring bushis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 218,186 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All spring bushes have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 211,804 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2017 209,368 miles

offside rear hand brake outer cover damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2016 208,208 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general surface rust on chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 May 2015 206,296 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front inner arch corroaded

underside of vehicle corroaded

Fail 26 May 2015 206,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front inner arch corroaded

underside of vehicle corroaded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 203,478 miles

BOTH OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE ON ALL COMPONENTS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION

N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL BADLY PERISHED

O/S SREEN WASH JET REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

O/S/F INNER WING PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION

O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

O/S/F SCUTTLE PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION

PLAY IN O/S/F KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

STEERING LINKAGE BALL JOINT GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 28 May 2014 203,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

BOTH OUTER HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

BRAKE FLUID DIRTY

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE ON ALL COMPONENTS HAVE HEAVY CORROSION

N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL BADLY PERISHED

O/S SREEN WASH JET REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

O/S/F INNER WING PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION

O/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

O/S/F SCUTTLE PANEL HAS HEAVY CORROSION

PLAY IN O/S/F KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

STEERING LINKAGE BALL JOINT GAITERS IN POOR CONDITION

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 201,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 200,887 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body corrosion on both front A pillars, & rest of body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2011 199,574 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside & nearside track rod end dust covers split (as of 01/01/2012 this item may fail the mot test)

offside rear wheel stiff to turn but freed up on roller brake test

steering box has a light misting of oil

vehicle body showing signs of extensive corrosion around the side steps & 'A' pillars

Pass 11 Jun 2010 196,432 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hazards only work with head lights on

vehicle body structure showing signs of severe corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2010 196,361 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hazards only work with head lights on

vehicle body structure showing signs of severe corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 192,941 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

body work showing signs of excess corrosion.

brake light on dash came on & went out whilst testing the brakes.

Fail 21 May 2009 193,696 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

body work showing signs of excess corrosion.

brake light on dash came on & went out whilst testing the brakes.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 192,041 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 191,945 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various areas of sharp edges caused by corrosion all marked with yellow

Pass 1 Jun 2007 188,542 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 188,485 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,389
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
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F176 XHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D in Green with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 202,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F176 XHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F176 XHD is a 1989 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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